Gratitude

And so another year draws to a close. I attended a workshop this past Friday on the law of attraction. One of the speakers stressed the need for gratitude, of having an attitude of thankfulness for all events in our lives. Sometimes we have to really work at finding the good in a situation. I know it's not always easy.

Anyone who has worked for me knows I strongly believe an attitude of gratitude is necessary for our mental and emotional healthy. I advocate a gratitude journal; indeed, mine is never far away. It gives me joy to go back and re-read my journal from time to time (most especially when I've having a not-so-fabulous day!).

I thought about some of the tougher times this year and realized how grateful I am for them.

This year I had a client who fired me because of our differing political views. I have to admit I was devastated and I cried. Yet, I am enormously grateful this happened. I am grateful to have seen firsthand how divisive opinion can be, and grateful to have learned to be more gentle and respectful with others. You taught me a valuable lesson and I am grateful.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to be in school full-time. It's not easy - to be in school AND working full-time. I've been exhausted 99% of the time lately. And yet - I'm so grateful for the chance to be around people who support my desire for an education. I'm grateful for my student loans and the grants I have received. And yes, I'm estatic for my 4.0 GPA.

I am grateful that in a world teetering from one economic disaster to another that I am living in abundance.

I am grateful for being strong enough to walk away from a relationship when it became clear I was no longer a priority. I am grateful that I was cherished and that I had the experience of loving and being loved by a wonderful man.

I am grateful for my new business partner, Laurie, and for our new business, Right Track. I intend to impact 400 women in 2009. 400 women and 400 families; I intend for them to be healthy and to move forward and to spread gratitude in their spheres. I intend that we will be the leaders in divorce education and support.

Peace, one person at a time.

May all of my friends, clients, and loved ones know how grateful I am to each of you.

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